Dress Form Outfit: Short & Sweet

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I’ll admit it! I was totally influenced by another blogger to purchase today’s dress form outfit. She featured this adorable dress on her blog and I knew I had to have it. She was wearing it in black, but I wanted to step out of my comfort zone a bit, so I purchased it in burgundy. And I love it! I took advantage of Amazon Prime Day last month and purchased this adorable dress. I can’t wait to wear this dress. It’s short and sweet, and super comfortable. I paired this dress form outfit with two different style of shoes. […]

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Dress Form Outfit: Butterfly Dress

Dress Form Outfit: Seeing Butterflies

I love dresses, especially for summer. So when I saw this butterfly dress, I just knew I had to take it home with me. I also knew that once I hung this dress on my dress form, that I could figure out how to style it. It’s a little big on me, but I figured I could style it with a belt, and/or maybe take it in a little to better fit my body. Tucker for Target I purchased this dress from a local thrift store and was immediately drawn to it, mainly because of the butterfly pattern. The dress […]

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Woman of Style: Elsa Pataky

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Elsa Pataky is more than just Chris Hemsworth’s beautiful wife. She is a model and actress, and has appeared on dozens of international magazine covers. And if you’re into “fast cars”, then you may recognize her as Elena Neves in The Fast and the Furious franchise. But that’s not why I named her this month’s “Woman of Style”. A master of relaxed boho style, Elsa is effortlessly stylish and yet, she can rock a couture gown on the Red Carpet like a seasoned professional. This is why she was named this month’s “Woman of Style.” Boho Vibes This Madrid native can go […]

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Ciao Bella! How to Add Some Italian Style to Your Summer Wardrobe

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I’m not going to claim that I have “Italian style”, but I do own a Vespa. Besides, one doesn’t just have “Italian style” {unless you’re Italian}, but you can, over time, embody the essence of the Italian woman. The Italian woman commands an outfit with ease. Not only that, but they carry their look with confidence. It’s not what you’re wearing, but how you present yourself. They are also not worried about perfection because they are too busy living life. The most important thing to keep in mind when looking to embody Italian style is this — dress to flatter […]

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Steal Her {Summer} Style: Naomi Campbell

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British model Naomi Campbell’s summer style is so chic and classic. Today’s “steal her style” look is a perfect summer look and can easily be replicated. Naomi just celebrated her 49th birthday last week, and she still looks so young. She obviously takes pride in how she looks. Today’s “steal her {summer} style” look features Naomi Campbell wearing a white asymmetrical lace dress by the late British fashion designer Alexander McQueen. This lovely lace dress features a corset bodice and a handkerchief hem. Dress Dot To Be Chic Cami Knit Mesh Dress, ChicWish {$52} Time Well Spent Embroidered Maxi Dress, […]

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